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The economy is on course for continuous recovery driven by increasing tourism activities and active private consumption, with the growth rate expected to return to pre-Covid level by the end of this year or beginning of 2023, according to Anucha Burapachaisri, the government spokesman.

The country faces the risks of inflation quickening further from a 14-year high if the baht continues to weaken, according to the central bank.

Thailand's economy will continue to recover this year and in 2023 and gradual interest rate hikes remain appropriate though the policy can be adjusted if the outlook shifts from forecasts, the Bank of Thailand said on Monday.

The Bank of Thailand plans to hold a public hearing about virtual bank licensing early next year, in a move to expand access to financial services for underbanked and unbanked consumers.

The Thai economy is projected to continue its post-pandemic recovery with expansion of 2.8% this year and 3.7% in 2023, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank) is ready to help reduce customers' debt and interest burden to improve their liquidity, allowing their businesses to continue operating, says president Nartnaree Rathapat.

RECAP: Asian markets fell yesterday as optimism that had fuelled earlier buying gave way to nervousness ahead of a US jobs report that could determine Federal Reserve rate hike plans.

The law governing investments in digital assets should be reviewed to address grey areas, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Global foreign-currency reserves are falling at the fastest pace on record, as central banks from India to the Czech Republic intervene to support their currencies.

The government has pledged it will not intervene in the central bank's handling of inflation, interest rates and the baht's movement, instead asking the Finance Ministry to provide additional information to the bank.